Ignite Kirkland: Supporting Mental Health, Strengthening Our Community
By NAMI Eastside |
Ignite Kirkland: Supporting Mental Health, Strengthening Our Community At NAMI Eastside, we believe that strong communities are built on connection, compassion, and access to care. That’s why we’re proud to…
Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week: Why Early Recognition Matters
By NAMI Eastside |
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and this year, May 4–10, 2026, marks Tardive Dyskinesia Awareness Week (TDAW); a national effort to spotlight a serious but often overlooked movement disorder that…
NAMI Eastside Remains Strong and Here for You
By NAMI Eastside |
You may have seen the recent Seattle Times story about NAMI Washington and its dissolution. I want you to hear directly from us: NAMI Eastside is strong, and we are…
In Loving Memory | Girish Joshi
By NAMI Eastside |
We are saddened to share the news that our board member, Girish Joshi, passed away unexpectedly last week. Girish was a dedicated advocate for youth mental health and a powerful…
Mitigating Crisis Around the Holidays: A Guide for Adults with Bipolar Disorder, Burned Out Professionals, and Mental Health Caregivers | By: Michelle Solomon LICSW
By Guest Contributor |
While holidays and the end of the year are often associated with celebration, connection with loved ones, traditions, and planning for the year ahead, they can also be met with…
Building a Resilient Future: Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention – By: Harkirat Kaur
By Guest Contributor |
A Personal Story: Olivia’s Silent StruggleI want to share a story about my best friend, Olivia-the star of our school’s volleyball team, admired by peers and teachers alike. Olivia and…
Honoring Our 2025 Mental Health Champions: Senator Manka Dhingra and Congressman Adam Smith
By Laura Folmar |
As NAMI Eastside prepares to celebrate our annual Gala on Friday, October 10, 2025, (tickets are still available here) we are proud to recognize two extraordinary leaders as this year’s…
NAMI Advocacy: New Executive Order on Homelessness, Plus Good News on 988
By Laura Folmar |
Late yesterday afternoon, Thursday, July 24, the White House released a new Executive Order from President Trump entitled “Ending Crime and Disorder on America’s Streets” (read the full text and…
“Art Lets us Process Pain in Ways Words Can’t.” An Interview with Judge Anthony David Gipe
By Laura Folmar |
“Art Lets us Process Pain in Ways Words Can’t.” An Interview with Judge Anthony David Gipe By Nancy Tang, Sing Well To, Maxsun Xaybanha, Bryce Vail, and Will Vongkhamchanh, University…
Profiles in Mental Health: Cole Swanson
By Guest Contributor |
“I want to be someone who made you feel better, like made you feel better about yourself just by being there” An interview with local writer and NAMI Eastside blog…
Profiles in Mental Health: Donna Lurie
By Guest Contributor |
“When people come to work they don’t just come with their body.” A discussion with Donna Lurie A Discussion with Donna Lurie on the importance of Mental Health within…
King County Executive Dow Constantine and Councilmember Sarah Perry: 2024 Mental Health Champions
By NAMI Eastside |
The Mental Health Champion Award Ceremony will be on October 10 at NAMI Eastside’s annual gala in Redmond. Tickets are still available here. The following is a copy of the…
Celebrating World Mental Health Day with NAMI Eastside
By NAMI Eastside |
World Mental Health Day is a reminder of the power we all hold to create change. It is a day to break the silence, reduce the stigma, and amplify the…
King County Behavioral Health Listening Sessions
By NAMI Eastside |
King County residents have two opportunities to share their input on the King County behavioral health system, including both mental health and substance use care. King County, and counties…
Suicide Prevention Day resources
By NAMI Eastside |
Your Life Matters September is Suicide Prevention Month. For young adults ages 15 to 34, suicide is the second leading cause of death in Washington State. Suicide remains one of…
This week on the Eastside – September 9, 2024
By NAMI Eastside |
This week on the Eastside September 9, 2024 September is National Suicide Prevention Month and this week is suicide prevention week. Congratulations to everyone that attended Saturday’s safeTALK Suicide Prevention…
Get to know Fairfax Behavioral Health
By NAMI Eastside |
Get to Know Fairfax Behavioral Health: Presenting Sponsor of NAMI Eastside’s 2024 Gala With just a few weeks until we celebrate World Mental Health Day at our gala on October…
Early Bird Pricing Extended for NAMI Eastside’s Annual Gala
By NAMI Eastside |
Want to help spread the word? Print this flyer to share with friends and local businesses Discounted Gala tickets are still available We’re extending early bird pricing for our 2024…
NAMI Eastside’s 2024 Gala “Healing Through Connection” on World Mental Health Day in Redmond
By NAMI Eastside |
Press Release Announcing 2024 NAMI Eastside gala dinner FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Gala on World Mental Health Day Plans Deep Dive into Links Between Connection and Loneliness Redmond, WA – NAMI…
Richard Taylor Jr. is persevering for Peace – August EvergreenHealth Forum
By NAMI Eastside |
NAMI Eastside’s monthly forums are free, educational mental health forums for the community made possible by EvergreenHealth. They are held virtually on Zoom in a format that allows for a…
The Digital Nutrition Metaphor
By NAMI Eastside |
This is an excerpt from the 2023 Resilience Agenda – a leatherbound agenda that also provides tools and strategies that make learning about our own mental health more relevant, engaging…
Unity & Progress – Juneteenth 2024
By NAMI Eastside |
On June 19, 1865, two years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed, the last group of enslaved people in Galveston, Texas, were finally declared free. This historic moment is commemorated…
#VoteForMentalHealth
By NAMI Eastside |
NAMI Washington is leading an initiative to get voters registered and bring out the vote for mental health! Here are some flyers and graphics you can use to spread the…
NAMI Eastside Public Policy Committee meets Thursday June 6
By NAMI Eastside |
As summer hits its stride and lawmakers shift their focus from policy to campaigning, NAMI Eastside is keeping up with the mental health policy that will affect our region. Our…
Last Chance – NAMI Walks is Saturday June 1 in Kirkland
By NAMI Eastside |
NAMI Walks Mental Health Awareness Walk is Saturday, June 1 at Marina Park in Kirkland at 8 a.m. NAMI Walks is upon us! You can continue to raise funds and…
Weekly $100 Drawing for Bellevue Program Participants
By NAMI Eastside |
Welcome to Mental Health Awareness Month! We’ll be sharing info, resources and words of inspiration all month, but we’re kicking off the festivities with an announcement: Weekly giveaways. The City…
This week in the community: April 29
By NAMI Eastside |
Looking for something to do in East King County or beyond this week? We can help. Here’s a list of community events, mental health support groups, educational opportunities and more…
5 Upcoming Events – Week of 4/22
By NAMI Eastside |
Here are five great opportuntities you should know about coming up in East King County! Send us a message or comment on our social posts with other great community events…
An evening chat with Edie Myers-Power, NAMI Eastside program manager
By Guest Contributor |
View and download the pdf – view the text-only version at the bottom of this page. “Every time we bring up the topic of mental health in a normalized…
A Conversation with Raveena Sarai, Founder of NAMI on Campus Club at UW Bothell
By Guest Contributor |
View and download PDF – Text only version below Despite all the positive work of the club, funding remains limited, hindering longevity and further expansion. NAMI, a non-profit 501(c)(3),…